1948 Buick 40 vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1957 Riley 2.6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,064 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Buick 40 (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1957 Riley 2.6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Buick 40 | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
Make | Buick | Riley |
Model | 40 | 2.6 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4064 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1640 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2890 mm |